A monograph on Plato's metaphysics, focusing on the theory of the forms, which is the central philosophical concept in Plato's theory. It examines Plato's epistemology and shows that Plato also regards knowledge as the mind being directly acquainted with its object.
An introduction to Stoic philosophy. Aimed at readers new to Stoicism and to ancient philosophy, this book outlines the central philosophical ideas of Stoicism and introduces the reader to the different ancient authors and sources that they will encounter when exploring Stoicism
This two-part sourcebook gives the reader easy access to the language and thought of the Presocratic thinkers, making it possible either to read the texts continuously or to study them one by one along with commentary. It contains the complete fragments and a generous selection …
Ancient Greek Philosophy: From the Presocratics to the Hellenistic Philosophers presents a comprehensive introduction to the philosophers and philosophical traditions that developed in ancient Greece from 585 BC to 529 AD. Provides coverage of the Presocratics through the Hellen…
Presents an introduction to ancient Greek philosophy. This book focuses on Socrates, Plato and Aristotle in Athens. It discusses the arrival of Hellenistic schools in Rome, where the main ideas are set out in the Latin poetry of Lucretius and the prose of Cicero. It is suitable …
Explores issues of relevance to the history of logic and semantics, and in particular connections and/or differences between Greek and Latin theory and scholarly procedures, with emphasis on late antiquity and the Middle Ages.